The Paul Dresher Ensemble's SCHICK MACHINE March 16, 2011

"What would happen if?..." In SCHICK MACHINE, maverick composer Paul Dresher built a sonic playground for virtuoso percussionist Steven Schick in which every object and surface is 'alive'.

This extraordinary venture, created in collaboration with writer/director Rinde Eckert and mechanical sound artist Matt Heckert, pushes the limits of contemporary performance as Schick - one of the world's foremost contemporary percussionists and founding member of Bang on a Can - plays large, invented instruments, noise-making sculptures and one-of-a-kind instruments.

Plus at the end of the show, the audience is invited onstage to play the instruments themselves making this an ideal outing for music fans and families.

Official Website: http://dresherensemble.org